South African government could fully nationalise Telkom SA
20 Jun 2012
Telkom SA could be fully nationalised after sources close to the company claimed the South African government was looking to buy its outstanding stock.
South African telecoms market to experience slow growth until 2017
18 Jun 2012
A report from Pyramid Research forecasts South Africa’s telecoms market will grow slowly at a CAGR of 2%, from $17.8 billion in 2012 to $19.6 billion in 2017.
Nigeria telecoms market
18 Jun 2012
As one of the biggest and fastest growing telecoms markets in Africa, Nigeria already has a significant international presence in its domestic telecoms market and continues to attract the attention of foreign investors.
Nic Rudnick, Liquid Telecom: The man who broke Zimbabwe's monopoly
18 Jun 2012
Fighting stringent African monopolies as a telecoms lawyer was just the first step for Nic Rudnick, CEO at Liquid Telecom. He explains to Kavit Majithia about his passionate commitment to bringing connectivity to the masses across Africa in the face of restrictive regulatory environments.
PCCW Global to acquire Gateway Communications’ satellite unit
12 Jun 2012
Hong Kong’s PCCW Global has reportedly agreed to acquire the satellite service unit of Vodacom’s Gateway Communications, in a bid to expand its African operations.
Main One unconcerned by launch of WACS cable
04 Jun 2012
Funke Opeke, CEO of Main One Cable, has said that the company is unconcerned by the arrival of the WACS cable in the West African market, which was officially launched on May 11.
Cameroon seeks third mobile operator
01 Jun 2012
Cameroon’s government is reportedly looking to attract a third mobile operator to the country.